The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 41% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
41%
-21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 97
- Capacity
- 46%
- FSM
- 45.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Trust
- PLYMOUTH CAST
- Head
- Mrs Esther Archer (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Brentford Avenue, Whitleigh, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4HD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrook Green Centre for Learning
Special school · 374m away
Woodfield Primary School
Primary · 410m away
Knowle Primary School
Primary · 801m away
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
Secondary · 870m away
Mill Ford School
Special school · 1.1km away
Whitleigh Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Shakespeare Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Woodlands School
Special school · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Peter's RC Primary School?
St Peter's RC Primary School currently has 97 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Peter's RC Primary School take?
St Peter's RC Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Peter's RC Primary School?
St Peter's RC Primary School is in Plymouth, PL5 4HD, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Peter's RC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Peter's RC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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